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I just finished reading Johann Büttikofer's "Travel Sketches from Liberia" - originally published in 1890 and until recently only available in German - and I am so impressed that I can't help but spread the word. If you are interested in 19th century Liberia and want to get a better understanding of the country, I highly recommend getting a copy of this book. I know it's expensive, but it is worth it and truly deserves the label "must-read". It consists of two parts, an itinerary (that at times reads more like a novel than an expedition report), and an in-depth treatment of the country, the people, politics, history and natural history. Google Books has sample chapters.